A transatlantic cruise to America is one of the best experiences you can have. You get to enjoy the serenity of the Atlantic and live life in-the-moment for several days, cut off from your mundane schedule in the UK.

The choice of meals and style of dining varies immensely across the hundreds of cruise and river ships sailing around the oceans and along the world’s waterways. There are menus created by world renowned chefs and speciality restaurants offering everything from lobster to linguine to sushi and steaks, to the more European style dining and afternoon teas. The great choice of food on a cruise means it’s a guarantee that there’s something to what every diner’s appetite.

If you’re new to cruise you’ll discover that there are countless different types of ship, ranging in size, style and purpose. Choose from river cruises to expedition sailing and from niche operators to the more traditional style of ship. Decide between large resort style ships with rock climbing and ice-skating to exclusively intimate boutique yachts and everything in between. Some cruise ships carry 50 passengers and others can accommodate 6,000. From ship to itinerary, how to choose a cruise that’s perfect for you for you is about finding the right combination of all the factors.